Scientist I Human Genomics

Who Are We

Based out of IIT Bombay, HaystackAnalytics is a HealthTech company creating clinical genomics products, which enable diagnostic labs and hospitals to offer accurate and personalized diagnostics. Supported by India's most respected science agencies (DST, BIRAC, DBT), we created and launched a portfolio of products to offer genomics in infectious diseases. Our genomics based diagnostic solution for Tuberculosis was recognized as one of top innovations supported by BIRAC in the past 10 years, and was launched by the Prime Minister of India in the BIRAC Showcase event in Delhi, 2022.

What We Want You To Do

• Analyze and manage the NGS / Nanopore data using relevant pipelines.
• Develop customized pipelines and workflows and tweak current pipeline filters for NGS and Nanopore
  
  

analysis

• Help in developing and executing various data management strategies
• Identify the databases, tools, catalogs, and their reliability in future and help the research team in data
  
  

collection strategies.

• Interpret genetic sequence variations identified through the pipelines
• Check quality and accuracy of the data
• Work in conjunction with team members to ensure consistent result generation
• Work in conjunction with wet lab and tech teams to ensure smooth operations and development work
• Troubleshoot issues related to data analysis tools and software
• Review literature for new technologies in the field of Bioinformatics
• Write grants and papers in the company
• Creating documentation and maintaining it
  
  

What Are We Looking In You

• PhD in Genetics / Genomics or related fields or 8 years of experience in the field of human genomics/ genetics
• Experience with building bioinformatics pipelines for various kinds of NGS data
• Assisting in drafting and completing manuscripts for publication
• Experience with handling various different databases and tools
• Perform statistical analysis on the datasets
• Comfortable working on Linux OS system
• Ability to read, interpret and curate scientific literature
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow,
  
  

instructions, complete deadlines, and comply with company policies

• Experience of 1-2yrs in Python & experience of 3-5 yrs in Bash scripting
• Experience with pipeline orchestration tools (Nextflow or Snakemake) will be a bonus
  
  

Skills: genomics,ngs,bioinformatics,pipeline,python scripting,bash scripting,genetics,human genetics